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1 Lawrence Watkins, Jr. v. Beverly Nelson and Kevin M. Nelson -- rank: 1000

... to parents and does not refer to third parties. However, N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 instructs that if a parent is “grossly immoral or unfit ... in an action brought by a third party pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, to award custody of the child to that third party ...

docket:	a-11-99
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2000-04-06
status:
citation:	163 N.J. 235
Document Size:	166529

2 H.S.P. v. J.K. -- rank: 965

... trial court in D.C. cited as its jurisdictional authority N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, which allows a third party to bring an action regarding ... in an action brought by a third party pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, to award custody of the child to that third party ... 163 N.J. 235 , 244 (2000). In a proceeding under N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 and 9:2-10, "a presumption of custody exists in ... proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise. [ N.J.S.A. 9:2-9.] 5 See also N.J.S.A. 9:6-8 ...

docket:	a1121-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-03-27
status:	published
citation:	435 N.J.Super. 147 87 A.3d 255
Document Size:	65214

3 C.Y.R. v. C.M. -- rank: 947

... 2-4, N.J.S.A. 9:2-5, and N.J.S.A. 9:2- 9, without specifically setting forth which one supported jurisdiction. However, N ... time of her death. We conclude that jurisdiction fell under N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, which provides as follows: When the parents of any minor ... in an action brought by a third party pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, to award custody of the child to that third party ... When read together, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, and N.J.S.A. 9:2-10: indicate that ...

docket:	a2764-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-06-13
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	82952

4 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.M and W.C., deceased and L.C Intervenor -- rank: 933

... 253-55 (2000); N.J.S.A. 9:2-4; N.J.S.A. 9:2-9; N.J.S.A. 9:2-10. The exceptional circumstances ...

docket:	a3114-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-05-02
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	65917

5 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MINDY ANASTASIA -- rank: 921

... 2000 would then have been without factual or legal basis.      N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, but not as a definition per se of "protective services ... child's welfare. It is not the language used in N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 may certainly describe a form of "abuse and neglect" or ...

docket:	A0397-01
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2002-11-04
status:	published
citation:	356 N.J. Super. 534 813 A.2d 601
Document Size:	22406

6 K.O. v. N.D. -- rank: 904

... an application for a return of custody. The judge cited N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 for the proposition that a third party may make an ... a transfer of custody to a third party pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 the burden shifts to the parent seeking to regain custody ... may file an action for custody of any child under N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, which provides: When the parents of any minor child . . . are ... award custody to a third party bringing the action under N.J.S.A. 9:2-9. However, 'a presumption of custody exists in favor of a ... providing a standard for parental fitness as it relates to N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, '[t]o a large extent, the grounds for a total ... child.' Ibid. A-0260-21 17 The judge relied upon N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 in awarding temporary physical custody to plaintiffs. As the ...

docket:	a0260-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-11-21
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	43074

7 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/supreme/a3010-13.opn.html -- rank: 872

... welfare of the child." Id. at 245-246; see also N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 (allowing any person interested in the child's welfare to ...

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court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
decided:
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citation:
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8 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. B.C IN THE MATTER OF N.C A.C B.C. & A.C minors -- rank: 872

... welfare of the child." Id. at 245-246; see also N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 (allowing any person interested in the child's welfare to ...

docket:	a3010-13
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	61550

9 C.T v. N.C.P -- rank: 860

... may file an action for custody of any child under N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, which provides in pertinent part: When the parents of any ... of a child to the party bringing the action under N.J.S.A. 9:2-9. N.J.S.A. 9:2-10. However, the public ... providing a standard for parental fitness as it relates to N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, '[t]o a large extent, the grounds for a total ...

docket:	a5668-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-12-30
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	18915

10 JERSEY XIAOBING WANG v. JIAN ZHANG -- rank: 851

... the uncle had filed his complaint under the authority of N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, although not seeking the termination of Li's rights, the ... or the court's jurisdiction to decide the issue under N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, which allows "any person interested in the welfare" of the ... an action if a parent is "grossly immoral or unfit." N.J.S.A. 9:2-9; see Watkins v. Nelson , 163 N.J. 235 , 244 (2000 ...

docket:	a3899-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-13
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	82365

11 A.J.M.D.P. v. M.T.R.C. -- rank: 779

... 1997. The petitioner's claim for custody is governed by N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 applicable to minor children. [Amanda] is no longer a minor ... does not have jurisdiction to make a custody determination under N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 since she is no longer a minor. Consistent with its ...

docket:	a2494-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	26204

12 D.C. V. A.B.C., I/M/O P.C., A MINOR -- rank: 776

... are unfit, have neglected him, or endangered his welfare. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-9. That section provides: When the parents of any minor child ... to this litigation for an obvious reason. Any action under N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 must be maintained by a third party and requires a ...

docket:	FD-13-20-10
court:	superior court trial
decided:	2010-11-22
status:
citation:	417 N.J.Super. 41 8 A.3d 260
Document Size:	31184

13 K.C. VS. D.C., ET AL. -- rank: 773

... parents' right to custody is equal and discussing custody orders); N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 (allowing interested party to institute action pertaining to welfare of ...

docket:	a1907-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-05-17
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	29358

14 DCPP VS. O.V., IN THE MATTER OF K.V. -- rank: 749

... to substitute for Olivia in the permanency proceeding, claiming 2 N.J.S.A. 9:2-9 provides: When the parents of any minor child or the ... Kamila is only through the custody action she filed under N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, which the Family Part will adjudicate.4 See Watkins v ...

docket:	a0926-23
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-07-08
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	16114

15 ROBIN NEUMANN v. BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION -- rank: 668

... order to remove the child from a parent's custody. N.J.S.A. 9:2-9. Title 9 sets forth a minimum standard of care that ...

docket:	a1402-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	49849